Are you looking for a way to help Japan’s earthquake and tsunami victims? Both Marriott and Hilton are offering a means by which their guests and vacation club members can donate to victims of this unrelenting tragedy. MarriottRedeem Marriott Rewards points for donations to the Red Cross. From now through May 15, 2011, Marriott Rewards…
Marriott, parent company of Marriott Vacation Club timeshare resorts, is the first U.S. lodging company to follow the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The hospitality giant’s Sustainability Report tracks reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, among other “green” projects. Marriott was honored with the 2007 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Since…
This summer Marriott Resorts in Hawaii (the parent company of Marriott Vacation Club International) participated in the 32nd annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk, sponsored by the Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association (HHLA). In total, 1,361 associates of Marriott Resorts Hawaii took part in the Charity Walk, which raised money for local Hawaiian charities. It all…
Timeshare purchase methods have changed in the last 10 years. Whereas before, the only way to buy a timeshare was directly from the resort developer, there is now a timeshare resale marketplace to consider when getting ready to purchase a timeshare for your annual vacation needs. And, with information being available so readily on the…
This summer Marriott Vacation Club announced the final phase opening of Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Located in the exclusive Grande Dunes master-planned community, amidst stately southern homes and along the blue Atlantic Ocean with miles of pristine beaches, this extraordinary resort is “the perfect blend of luxurious accommodations.” The…
Marriott Vacation Club just launched its new “Destinations” timeshare points program in North America and the Caribbean. Marriott states that the new program offers greater flexibility, further personalization and more experience opportunities for timeshare owners through the use of the Vacation Club Points system. “After a quarter century of providing unforgettable vacations, we are excited…
In April, 2010, Marriott International saw its stock prices begin their long-awaited recovery. Marriott shares shot up over 5 percent on the New York Stock Exchange, the largest percentage jump of any stock since January. The stock prices of most companies all over the world tumbled during the global financial crisis, with the travel and…
The Marriott Vacation Club is excited to announce that is has just opened its 50th resort, Marriott’s Oceana Palms – The Palm Beaches, located on Singer Island in Riviera Beach, Florida. Perfectly situated on the tip of Florida’s “Gold Coast,” this location has beautiful white beaches and horizons filled with graceful sails and stunning sunrises….